Lyon Set to Host Ice Events at 2030 Olympics

3rd June 2026

The city of Nice appears to be excluded from the plans after political and logistical disagreements.

The ice events include:

• Ice hockey
• Figure skating
• Curling
• Short track speed skating

Nice has been scheduled to hold all the events, as part of a decentralised four-hub model across the French Alps region.

It was due to have a large media centre and host the Closing Ceremony.

The mayor of Nice, Eric Ciotti, opposed constructing a temporary venue at the Allianz Riviera football stadium.

The Organising  Committee of the Games has now said the events will likely be held in Lyon.

“The alternative solutions sought in Nice have proven unsatisfactory,” the committee said in a statement.

“The Lyon Metropolis now appears to be the solution capable of responding to this situation.”

Mayor Ciotti has strongly criticised the move and has called it politically motivated.

It remains to be seen whether it is a definite move or more political brinkmanship.

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